How to Reach Cape Town

The Easiest Way to Reach Cape Town

There are many direct international flights into Cape Town but there are some that require you to change planes at Johannesburg airport.

Once in the city you can take your pick from public transport like mini-bus taxis, white taxis, buses or metro trains. The public transport system is very reliable and affordable and is authentically Capetonian in nature.

You can also rent a private car or motorcycle at one of the many large car rental places around the city or at the airport itself.

Explore the route planner online for your visit to Cape Town and create a flawless plan in few simple steps!

Modes of Transportation in Cape Town

Know about the preferred mode of transport, average time spent and average distance traveled for commute in Cape Town.
The most preferred mode of transport in Cape Town is Car.

Average transit preference & distance traveled daily

Average distance: 21.68 km Average time: 46.37 min

Car84.04%

Average time taken when primary mode of transit is CarDriving 45.46 minWalking 0.44 minMotorbike 0.38 minOverall average time for 23.35 kms46.28 min

Motorbike3.19%

Average time taken when primary mode of transit is MotorbikeMotorbike 19.33 minOverall average time for 13.33 kms19.33 min

Bus/Trolleybus2.13%

Average time taken when primary mode of transit is Bus/TrolleybusBus 37.5 minWalking 12.5 minWaiting 7.5 minOverall average time for 9.5 kms57.5 min

Walking4.26%

Average time taken when primary mode of transit is WalkingWalking 38.75 minDriving 5.25 minWaiting 5 minTrain 2.5 minOverall average time for 6.13 kms51.5 min

Train/Metro3.19%

Average time taken when primary mode of transit is Train/MetroTrain 25 minWaiting 21.67 minWalking 15 minOverall average time for 15 kms61.67 min